Re-create the drive-in movie experience, right in your own yard!
Looking for something to extinguish the holiday boredom when your kids are are at home?
Though pretty much extinct now, the drive-in movie was still around when most parents were growing up. Most kids would play games in the theater parking lot, or play in the playground that usually occupied the space directly in front of the giant outdoor screen. Those days have long since vanished, but the experience doesn’t have to.
You can squash your chilly holiday and Thanksgiving weekend boredom by re-creating this experience in your own yard. You can even share the fun and invite friends and neighbors over too! Since it’s cold outside, everyone just drives their car up, turns on their FM radio, and watches the movie in their car, just like the good ‘ole days – only this time the bathrooms are probably going to be a lot cleaner.
So get the popcorn ready, because this “how to” video from Popular Mechanics with show you how to easily create that Drive-In Movie at home (if you don’t have everything you need, check into renting for a reasonable fee):
